Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang

Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang

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$14
 
 
$31

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Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang Schedule

Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Laos Railway by Soutchai Second Class Seat 06:30 - 09:23LAK 506,622
Chit Prasong Minivan 08:00 - 14:00LAK 280,000
Chit Prasong Minivan 11:00 - 19:00LAK 320,000
Soutchai Travel Business Seat 13:00 - 17:30LAK 1,041,003
Soutchai Travel Second Class Seat 14:05 - 17:10LAK 485,520
Chit Prasong Minivan 16:00 - 22:00LAK 280,000
Thai Smile Economy 20:30 - 11:35LAK 5,836,129

Transportation from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day8
Distance46 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Chit Prasong, Laos Railway by Soutchai, Soutchai Travel, Thai Smile

Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

DG
Excellent for expérience but not 2 !!!
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 18, 2023
JC
I give the trip a 5, for the following, we left late and arrived late, but in between there was a horrible road, a 10 for the driver, who was 8 hours Hyper focused on the road, the worst I have ever driven on , more than 200 km, potholes, dirt, tarmac, herds of cows, more potholes, more dirt, crazy, not the best way to go to Luang Prabang, but the driver was a professional
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 18, 2023
JT
My ticket arrived via email a few days before my travel date. Everything was very smooth and easy.
Train #C82 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Dec 7, 2023
TY
Bought a train ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang a day before the trip and less than 20 mins later I had the confirmation with QR code in my (e)mailbox. Smooth and fast!
Train #C82 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 4, 2023
AP
Plug under the seat , comfy , on time , "modern" , fast , nice view, nice staff , nice stations, sell food and drinks in
Train #C84 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Sep 13, 2023
SH
Pickup was exactly on time, all went very smoothly and it was an excellent journey
Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), Jul 5, 2023
H
　The Chinese version of the bullet train that China built in Laos.　It was a very good experience.　Thank you very much. 　I think the experience on the bullet train is not relevant to 12GO, so I would like to comment next on the transportation to the station. 　The pick-up is too early. 　The pick up at the hotel was supposed to be at 13:00, but they came before 12:00, I was not there, and they were able to pick me up again around 12:20.　Isn't it strange that they come more than an hour before as expected?　Also, it seemed that not everyone on that bus was going to the Shinkansen station, so when I got off the bus, they handed me a Shinkansen ticket with a "Hi! and that was it!　It was right in front of the station, so we didn't get lost, but I think it would be better if they would check with us to make sure the tickets were correct or something.
This review was autotranslated
Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), May 7, 2023
LR
The flight with Lao Skyways was - as I found out at the airport - cancelled. But in no time the airline got me a seat on a Lao Airlines plane that departed an hour earlier. Good service! On top I got a seat in the first row with extra leg room.
flight Economy, Lao Skyway, Mar 19, 2023
NA
Too many stops, too many people crammed into the bus.
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 26, 2023
KA
Bus was meant to go at 11…we left at 1245. I would have got the train if I knew we would sit around until the bus filled up. You should have warned me!!
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 12, 2022
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How to get from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang

Travelling between Vientiane Transfer and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 30.29 if you go by taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 13.12.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 16 hours to travel between Vientiane Transfer and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane Transfer and Luang Prabang. Train will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 35m to reach Luang Prabang.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang?

Travelling between Vientiane Transfer and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 13.12 if you opt for a Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ) van and as expensive as USD 30.29 if you buy a Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel) taxi+Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane Transfer and Luang Prabang ?

  • 4 by taxi+Train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 13:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • 4 from Vientiane to Luang Prabang starting from 08:00 Vientiane Northern Bus Stop until 16:00 Vientiane Northern Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Vientiane to Luang Prabang overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Vientiane and Luang Prabang

Naga Travel (นากา ทราเวล)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Vientiane and Luang Prabang, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Vientiane and Luang Prabang

Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ)

What is the most popular transport to get from Vientiane Transfer to Luang Prabang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 26% chosen Bus+Van
  • 26% took a van
  • 22% chosen taxi+Train
  • 18% took a train
  • 8% opted for a bus